10 January 2012, 02:43 PM
Nissan has officially confirmed the performance figures for Juke-R. The ultimate crossover has been developed by Nissan and built by leading motorsports outfit RML with advice from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTC-E).
Juke-R is powered by a 3.8-litre V6 twin turbo engine with 480BHP (353 kW) and 588Nm (434 lb-ft). From 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h (160 mph). Not bad performance for a compact crossover.
The vehicle also features big 20-inch RAYS forged alloy wheels fitted with lo
10 January 2012, 02:09 PM
Vauxhall has announced their new small SUV, which is expected to hit the market in the end of this year. The new Mokka will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The vehicle will enter the growing sub-compact SUV B-segment.
“The Mokka takes its design cues from larger SUVs and integrates them into a compact, yet modern form,” commented Duncan Aldred, Vauxhall’s Chairman and Managing Director.
“We are growing a compelling and diverse range of products that appeal both t
10 January 2012, 01:00 PM
Hyundai unveiled today the all-new 2013 Veloster Turbo at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Veloster Turbo is armed with 201 horsepower (248 kW). The vehicle is powerful, high-tech and fuel-efficient and all this makes it the ultimate innovation in the sport coupe segment. The 2013 Veloster Turbo will be in dealerships in the summer of 2012 packed with unique sport-tuned steering and suspension hardware set.
The new Veloster Turbo is equipped with 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI
10 January 2012, 11:26 AM
The brand Acura has just unveiled today their three new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit: a concept version of the all-new ILX luxury compact sedan, a prototype of the 2013 RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, and the NSX Concept. The company has also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® technology and that the vehicle will be developed by Honda R&D Am
10 January 2012, 11:19 AM
The new 2012 Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept is actually the latest Beetle which is powered purely by electricity! It is the environmentally conscientious version of the famous model, now even more appealing in shape and design! The new concept vehicle was just revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. As we can see the new two-seat E-Bugster continues Beetle’s sporty theme. However this version is powered by an electric mot
10 January 2012, 11:11 AM
Chevrolet has just introduced today their two new concept vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show - Chevrolet Code 130R Concept and Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept. The first car is a four-seat coupe with a simple upright profile. It is painted in red metallic paint with matte anodized gold wheels. Moreo
09 January 2012, 06:40 PM
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is exhibited at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The new highly efficient Jetta is powered by astonishing powertrain including a 1.4-litre TSI 150 PS petrol engine and a 27PS (20 kW) electric motor. This result in great improvement of the range – 45 mpg US (54 mpg Imp.) and nice performance – 0 to 60 mph in just below 9 seconds.
Furthermore, the Jetta Hybrid can go up to 2 km on pure electricity with speeds up to 70 km/h (44 mph).
09 January 2012, 05:37 PM
Audi has unveiled the Q3 Vail Concept in Detroit. The vehicle will share the limelight with the new generation Audi A4 at the North American International Automobile Show (January 14-22), and will combine striking, harder-edged styling with a suitably brawny 2.5-litre TFSI petrol engine delivering extreme power.
The Q3 Vail Concept is developed for young fans of winter sports who love skiing or snowboarding. It is finished in Energy Red with golden pearlescent particles. The colour is really
09 January 2012, 04:14 PM
The 1954 Mercedes Benz SL 300 is an icon. Back then it was the first street car ever to feature direct fuel injection. Because of that it was also the fastest. It performed with poise and grace and it looked like supermodel. Today AMG have done a good job to commemorate it with the SLS but being Mercedes Benz descendants, one would imagine that the would do so naturally.
However, now Inden Design have dared to intervene and try to improve upon the SLS itself. AMG have already fitted a 6.2-liter V8 which develops
09 January 2012, 04:04 PM
The Chevrolet Sail and the Chevrolet MPV Concept are the products of GM India and SAIC working together. The debut stand was at the eleventh Auto Expo in New Delhi.
The Sail is built by engineers at the GM Technical Center in Bangalore and is targeted at people from the emerging economies.
“The Chevrolet Sail hatchback will be a strong addition to GM’s mini-car portfolio in India,” said GM India President and Managing Director Lowell Paddoc
09 January 2012, 03:55 PM
After an amazing season last year, Nissan are ready to stun the racing world again, beginning with the Dubai 24h race. They have a new GT-R Nismo GT-3 lined up and ready to take on the A6 category. The team that will be performing there consists of four drivers - Michael Krumm (GER), Tom Kimber-Smith (UK), Franck Mailleux (FRA) and Alex Buncombe (UK). They have many titles behind their backs some of which include the Le Mans Series LMP2 , the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup LMP2 and the Blancpain E
09 January 2012, 03:44 PM
The NAIAS in Detroit is now a fact of life. Ford are also aware of this and are there to delight us with a next-generation Ford Fusion (that would be the Mondeo for Europeans later this year). Keeping pace with Ford's innovative spirit, the Fusion boasts an array of efficient gasoline and hybrid drivetrains, an audacious design and cleverness.
It is no secret that currently Ford is grappling with other car makers for the lead position in global markets when it comes to economic vehicles and t
